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NG54 XTR

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

45,852 mi
Last recorded45,852 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 XTR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 45,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 45,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 45,677 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 44,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 44,192 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 44,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 43,344 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 42,514 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 41,415 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 40,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 39,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre heavily deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2016 38,712 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 38,710 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 37,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre cracking amd perishing

Fail 11 Aug 2015 37,898 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre cracking amd perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2014 36,884 miles

tyres perishing,o/s/f worn on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2013 35,380 miles

o.s/f tyre worn on inner edge and is starting to crack

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 12 Jul 2012 33,821 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 33,246 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 25,136 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 15,632 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 11,972 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 11,972 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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NG54 XTR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NG54 XTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NG54 XTR registered?

NG54 XTR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is NG54 XTR safe to buy?

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